When your in a long term relationship, family is a topic that is discussed before marriage. If both parties in the relationship want a family, then when your married it will follow. If your married and your marriage is on the rocks, go seek counseling.

I love to cook, but when it comes to baking a 2-3 layer cake I fail. I have found a great bakery that does what ever theme for any occasion and the prices are reasonable. It just depends on how great you are with cakes, and your time.

Taking your toddler out to dinner on a regular basis is a great way to teach table manners. Autumn has been going to restaurants since birth on up. Table manners at home comes from the parents, praying, asking to pass the mash potatoes please and thank you. Involve your child in the cooking and tab…

Talk to your child about why he broke the rules. Punishment is not effective. Teach your child that he has the power to repair what he broke. Ask open ended questions. See the situation from his point of view. Set limits as necessary, but never rescue him.

Sitting down with your 3 year old and playing games is a great way to teach your child to share. Make sharing fun. Do puzzles together, share projects together, do chores together. Help your child work through any squabbling is may experience with a friend. Teach your child to problem solve.

Preschool has it advantages. Academic: Volcabulary increases, decrease in behavior problems, and social development. If you have the time while your at home to do preschool activities and your child is socializing with other children on a daily basis, then the cost benefit goes down. When parents h…